The United States celebrated its Independence Day on Sunday, July 4, the 245th anniversary of its founding and this year a symbolic renewal of many family and public celebrations that had been curtailed for more than a year by coronavirus pandemic restrictions.
America Celebrates 4th of July
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Fireworks explode over Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and U.S. Capitol, at the National Mall, during the Independence Day celebrations, in Washington, on July 4, 2021.
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President Joe Biden poses for a photo with granddaughter Finnegan Biden, from left, first lady Jill Biden, granddaughter Naomi Biden and daughter Ashley Biden as they view fireworks, July 4, 2021.
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Fireworks illuminate the sky above the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall during Independence Day celebrations in Washington, July 4, 2021.
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Fireworks explode over Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and U.S. Capitol, at the National Mall, during the Independence Day celebrations, in Washington, on July 4, 2021.